Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,386,903).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2386903
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2386903 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.